I might be driving up to whakatane before end of season, so was wondering if worth going for a hunt while up there.
But I don't know the area at all so anybody got any tips on where to go for a look?
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I might be driving up to whakatane before end of season, so was wondering if worth going for a hunt while up there.
But I don't know the area at all so anybody got any tips on where to go for a look?
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Rotoehu Forest has good bird numbers but they have been hunted hard over the season so far , I was up there yesterday and seen several cock birds driving around without dogs.You will need a entry permit for Timberlands and you get them through First Sercurity in Rotorua. You can do them on line , look under Recreational Permits on the Timberlands web site. Cost is $50 until the end of September when all hunting closes for the fire season.
When does season finish?
Thanks for that, I'll have a look at that websiteQuote:
Originally Posted by Mooseman
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25 AugustQuote:
Originally Posted by DavidGunn
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Not sure if you still can, but the beach frontage from Matata right down to Whakatane airport was open to hunt for game birds. The Fish and Game issued permits for there.
Bird numbers are low compared to Rotoehu but you can / could hunt there any day where as Rotoehu is weekends only
Te Puke Kiwifruit orchards. They're like rabbits if you can get access.
Trouble with the ones on the papamoa beach rd is that the AOS will help you pluck them.
Yeah I can imagine, hard to arrange access when not local unfortunatelyQuote:
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When I did my apprenticeship in Tauranga we used to shoot them by the dozen in the dunes. South of the Pap tavern it was a vacant lot owned by the army iirc. Hell we used to shoot them on the beach nearly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mauser308
The good old days alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
I was in Rotoehu yesterday also and yep birds were about.
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Plenty around Opotiki apparantly. A colleague was out with 'the cousie' last summer and got plenty. Supplements the feeds of kereru, weka and tui.
Thanks everyone, going to have a look in rotehu tomorrow so will let you know how it goes.
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Remember to keep left and obey all road rules give way signs and traffic signals...... but then again it may be a bit wet and not many other hunters around. Good luck.
Keep an eye out for any inkweed that hasnt been frost bitten and still has berry. Walk any gullies and sheltered basins that would usually be "warm" on a sunny day, birds are starting to group up again and the roosters crowing.
Mostly birds will be found on higher ground, with the rain they could be skulking along the road verges, roosters walk with their tail down, hens with tail up.
Thanks everyone
We had a good look around yesterday, spent more time scouting than hunting but good to see new county. @Wildmann ended up getting one, prob should have had another if our shooting better. It was strange as saw a heap while driving the roads in odd spots, cold damp areas etc. But only saw 3 cock's when hunting what looked like good country
Might have to go back next year for another lookhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c4256c21a5.jpg
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Good to have a report. Thanks for putting it up.
Nice man[emoji106]Quote:
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Next time welcome to stay here in Rotorua, plenty of room and a good fire.
Keep in mind for next year that the "dead " areas that have been sprayed, may well be covered in ink weed next year, and that "good spot" with shortish pines will now be 5 foot taller. The birds will still be there but much harder to shoot.
Cool thanks for the offerQuote:
Originally Posted by Danny
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No worries, least can do for the infoQuote:
Originally Posted by johnd
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Yep, familiar with the on going cycle of finding new county, it's the same down in manawatuQuote:
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Our standing joke for the day when up there was " that area be good next year", as seemed to be a lot of young stuff that needed another year to develop good feed
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Those blocks may have a deer or two hanging about next year too.